University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Nebraska
- Periodontics
- unmc.edu
Program Contact
UNMC College of Dentistry
Attn: Julie Buss
Postgraduate Dental Admissions - Periodontics
PO Box 830740
4000 East Campus Loop South
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68583-0740
UNMC College of Dentistry Periodontics Residency Program
The UNMC College of Dentistry has offered fully accredited advanced educational programs in the field of periodontology since 1962. The program leads to a certificate of specialization in periodontics which satisfies the requirements for eligibility to take the American Board of Periodontology Diplomate examination. The didactic and clinical curricula are designed to allow an individual to develop those skills required by the practicing clinical periodontist.
Each resident's program provides a mixture of didactic instruction and clinical activity. The exact portion of time spent in each area varies somewhat with the resident's past experience and future goals.
Our residents receive outstanding education and training in diagnosing and treatment planning in a program that combines clinical, didactic and community-based learning experiences. This hands-on approach enables residents to develop exceptional diagnostic, clinical and critical thinking skills.
Our program provides a high standard of education and training for those pursuing careers in private practice and dental academia.
For more program information, please visit: Periodontics Residency | College of Dentistry | University of Nebraska Medical Center
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Periodontics |
| Program Code | PERIO836 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 2 |
| Program Length | 34-36 months |
| Application Deadline | August 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes, a supplemental application fee of $50 is required and instructions will be provided through PASS after application submission. |
| Stipend Offered | Yes, the Periodontics stipend is $19,388 annually during the first year of the program. |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | unmc.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Please submit transcripts through PASS.
Accepted Applicants who are 2027 Graduates: Official final dental school transcripts are required to be submitted to the admissions administrator by June 30, 2027.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
All letters of evaluation (letters of recommendation) should be requested and submitted through PASS.
Other Requirement Instructions
Important Eligibility Requirements (not all inclusive):
- Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
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Must hold a DDS or DMD degree from a CODA‑accredited U.S. dental school or a CDAC‑accredited dental school in Canada.
- Applicants must be registered with the National Matching Service.
- Must pass the INBDE (or passed NBDE Parts 1 & 2) by program start date.
- Valid U.S. denal license (current or by the program start date).
- Nebraska dental license (required to participate in the program).
International Student Eligibility
This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: No
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
Interview Schedule
Interviews are by invitation only.
Additional Information
Additional Eligibilty Information:
- Provisional acceptance exists for students in the final stages of dental education.
- Foreign trained dentists without an accredited dental college/school degree from the United States or Canada are not eligible due to licensing restrictions.
- UNMC College of Dentistry does not accept students on any type of visa or offer sponsorship of student visas.
Other Requirements: In addition to the program of study required by the College of Dentistry's postgraduate education committee, the following are expected to be satisfactorily completed during the training program and prior to granting the certificate of specialization in periodontics:
Scholarly Activity
Emergencies & Pain Control Rotation
CPR
ACLS
Teaching
In-Service Examination
Dept. Examination
Joint Departmental Seminars
Active Membership in Professional Organizations
VA Rotation